MiniNature Reserve

MiniNature Reserve Restore nature in urban environments with projects that engage, educate, and empower the community.

Big announcement coming soon!Perhaps our greatest achievement restoring nature in the city to date has been installing t...
05/29/2026

Big announcement coming soon!

Perhaps our greatest achievement restoring nature in the city to date has been installing this MiniNature Reserve at the Oxnard Public Library.

A little over two months after this garden was installed, we can already see nature reclaiming its rightful space in . Native strawberries are ripening, dark eyed juncos are scavenging, and painted ladies are feeding on the wildflowers. And now just before summer, a beautiful addition to the garden is on its way that will help future generations appreciate its importance. Keep following our page, to learn what it is.

This garden was a joint effort between , and .

spread cover mulch donated by . And Parks staff removed the old struggling shrubs.

Plants were sourced from local nurseries including , , Valley Growers Nursery, and . and seeds for wildflowers come from

And of course we can't forget all of the volunteers who participated in the planting, hand watering, and advocacy of this garden.

While waiting for the announcement, if you would like to help us continue in our mission to restore nature in the city, please consider donating to one of our fundraisers at the link in the bio. We have one to give away native plant kits next fall, one to help the 110 orange, and more.

🌼🌻 FUNDRAISER LINK IN OUR BIO🐝🌞

When we say we're on a mission to restore Nature in the city, this is the Nature we are talking about...
05/29/2026

When we say we're on a mission to restore Nature in the city, this is the Nature we are talking about...

LAST CALL FOR JOB APPLICATIONS! Join our team as the Nursery & Store Manager! As our nursery manager, you will primarily...
05/22/2026

LAST CALL FOR JOB APPLICATIONS!

Join our team as the Nursery & Store Manager! As our nursery manager, you will primarily be responsible for day-to-day operations of our Community Nursery, including: propagation of plants, seed collection, plant sales, engagement with volunteers, contract-seeking, and license and procedural compliance. Our Community Nursery is located in Oxnard, CA.

APPLY BY TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026: https://form.jotform.com/261205760851050

MiniNature Reserve is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers.

05/18/2026

NATIVE PLANTS DON'T NEED PERMISSION!

Hot tip: a lot of cities don't actually prohibit people from planting in parkways (different from medians) adjacent to residential or commercial property. Make sure to check the laws of your city so you can guerrilla garden strategically.

Active fundraisers in bio:

- Help us raise money to give away native plants during October-March.

- Help Christian buy seeds to make a superbloom on the 115 in Los Angeles.

04/22/2026

It is SOOO easy to bring nature back into the city!

I planted this MiniNature Reserve way back in November 2025 and I NEVER watered it.

To help us continue giving away free seeds and native plants next fall to guerrilla gardeners, schools, small businesses, and other community spaces across SoCal, please consider donating to our "MiniNature Reserve Kits Giveaway Fund" at the linktree in our bio.

🌺 You can also support our mission by purchasing by clicking the link in the bio and using promocode “mininaturereserve” for a 10% discount.

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day from MiniNature Reserve to all of you! Remember that taking care of the Earth ALWAYS starts with taking ...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from MiniNature Reserve to all of you! Remember that taking care of the Earth ALWAYS starts with taking care of the Earth you walk on. That's why we help people all across Southern California bring nature back to their communities.

If you would like to support us in this mission, please consider volunteering or donating at the link in the bio.

Do you have a passion for bringing beauty and nature back into our cities? The Nursery Store Manager position may be rig...
04/17/2026

Do you have a passion for bringing beauty and nature back into our cities? The Nursery Store Manager position may be right for you.

We are currently looking for someone who has horticulture and/or management experience as well as an entrepreneurial mindset to help us develop our nursery and store.

If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter via our Linked In which can be found in the Application section of our linktree in our bio.

04/13/2026

We're all done distributing kits for the 2025-2026 rainy season in Socal, but in the meantime you can still:

-Purchase a kit and do it yourself! (Make sure to register it so it can appear on our map)

-donate to the MiniNature Reserve Kit distribution fund so we can give away plants again next year. (link in bio)

-buy plants for pick up at our online shop (no deliveries yet, link in bio)

-register an existing native garden as an honorary MNR (email [email protected] for more info on that)

-Follow us and learn more while you wait for us to reopen this opportunity next year!

Thank you to all of you who made this opportunity possible including our 2025-2026 funders and Holdfast Collective, our in-kind plant donors Valley Growers Nursery and all of our monthly donors, at home growers, nursery volunteers, folks who've donated horticultural materials & more!



Who wants more free native plants next year?

Happy California Poppy Day from Lucky to all of you!
04/07/2026

Happy California Poppy Day from Lucky to all of you!

Thank you so much for an incredible year! Although we have run into some good trouble lately, when you look at the garde...
01/01/2026

Thank you so much for an incredible year!

Although we have run into some good trouble lately, when you look at the gardens that we've planted and the life and color they provide, it's undeniable that we are making a difference. And the only reason we have been able to do any of that is because of you and your support.

In 2026, our main new year's resolution is to inspire you all to go out and start your own guerrilla garden projects.

We are confident that with your help, we will be able to paint the town orange 🧡 and all the beautiful colors from our native plants. ♥️💛💚💙🩷🩵🧡

Come to the nursery any Saturday 10am-2pm and we will get you set up with everything you need for your project.

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Oxnard, CA
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